Daily Inspiration
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Each day we surface a small handful of quotes from across history — picked for students, parents, and educators — to spark a moment of curiosity, reflection, or motivation. Open a tile, follow a thread, and ask "what comes next?" We hope it makes learning feel a little more like a game and a little less like a worksheet.
Today's Inspiration
Browse all quotesI have a way of filming things and staging them and designing sets. There were times when I thought I should change my approach, but in fact, this is what I like to do. It's sort of like my handwriting as a movie director. And somewhere along the way, I think I've made the decision: I'm going to write in my own handwriting.
If someone says 'grunge' or 'punk,' you know what the sound is, but if you say 'No Wave,' it's kind of mysterious. That was the most interesting part and should have been the most inspirational thing about it... here's this collective sonic insanity, and none of it sounds anything alike.
You must study to be frank with the world: Frankness is the child of honesty and courage.
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